Halloween Dessert Cookies
Festive and fun Halloween cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any Halloween party. Get creative with toppings and decorations for a spooky treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
- 1 cup butter Softened, can use dairy-free butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Or almond extract for flavor
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Decorating Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar For icing
- 2-3 tbsp milk Adjust to reach desired icing consistency
- 1 cup candy eyeballs For decoration
- 1/2 cup colored sprinkles Orange, black, purple preferred
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes with cookie cutters (pumpkins, ghosts, bats).
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Decorating
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk to create a simple icing, adjusting milk or sugar for desired thickness.
- Use a piping bag or sandwich bag with a snipped corner to decorate the cooled cookies with icing.
- Add candy eyeballs, sprinkles, or other toppings to decorate as desired.
Notes
For different flavors, incorporate cocoa powder or add M&Ms into the dough. Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer durability. Decorated cookies can be frozen but may lose some appearance after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
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